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UPDATE: Southeastern Center runs out of state funds; Responds via news release

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The Southeastern Center for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services spent all of it's state funds. Now new patients have no where to turn. The center is supposed to provide help for those in need, but now it's causing more problems for it's patients and other local agencies. Full story...
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NC man pursues world record for kidney tumor

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A North Carolina man is celebrating successful cancer surgery in an unusual way: by seeking world record status for the tumor doctors removed from his abdomen. Full story...
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Pender County Health Dept. names new interim health director

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video After a long and bumpy road the Pender County Health Department has a director. Full story...
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'Miracle baby' back home in Brunswick County

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video Less than two weeks after a piece of metal got stuck in his head during a fall, Jessiah Jackson is back home and healthy. Full story...
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Going electronic with medical records has numerous advantages

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videoTransitioning from paper to electronic medical records is expensive but many argue an effective way to increase patient safety. Over the past fifteen years, New Hanover Regional Medical Center been making the transition, and they have noticed several advantages. Full story...
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Open enrollment for Medicare prescription drug benefits

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2009 open enrollment for Medicare prescription drug and Medicare Advantage plans begins November 15, 2008. Full story...
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Wilmington doctor surrenders his medical license

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A Wilmington doctor has surrendered his medical license. 56-year old Robert Perry has practiced medicine for 15 years and most recently ran the Pee Dee Clinic on Market Street in the Ogden area. Full story...
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The "Original" Patch Adams Makes a House Call in Bladen County

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videoPatch Adams, the unconventional, yet caring doctor made famous by Hollywood, made a house call to Bladen County Thursday night. The Cape Fear Vally Health System brought Adams to Bladen County in order to celebrate the health system's recent partnership with Bladen County Hospital. Full story...
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Flip-flops causing injuries

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Carefree as they may be, flip-flops can cause pain and injury in feet and ankles. Full story...
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Woman blames health problems on Wal-Mart pharmacy foul-up

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She says a pharmacy foul-up is causing her to go blind. Now a Southport woman is taking on a big business. For three straight days Gracie page has affixed herself to a sign of protest. She says it's time the little people stand up to big corporations. Full story...
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New devices rids patients of knee pain

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The Ortho-Glide is a new medical device at Cape Fear Hospital that could mean wonders to people with aching knees. Full story...
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